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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.92, 1,061.33 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.92, 1,061.33 and 454.24 is: 626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.92 : 1,061.33 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.92/1,061.33 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.92x = 1,061.33 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.92x = 482,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,093.23/768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.97

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